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TED Radio Hour

Series 7

Painfully Funny

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Humans have a capacity to laugh even in the hardest of times. This hour, TED speakers describe how they use humor as a weapon and a shield, to ward off doubt, discrimination, and even depression.

A journey through fascinating ideas based on talks by riveting speakers on the TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) stage

First broadcast in the USA on National Public Radio in 2017. Show less

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